Facts
- The rise in demand for diverted prescription drugs in the U.S. has also come with an increase in crime associated with its misuse.
- The rate of high school students in the U.S. reporting PCP use at least once fell from 13% in 1979 to less than 3% in 1990.
- The acetaminophen is added to Lortab to provide increased pain relief and to discourage recreational use of the drug, as high doses of acetaminophen can cause potentially fatal liver toxicity.
- Out of the nearly 2 million substance abuse treatment admissions reported to State administrative data systems in 2008, heroin and other opiates made up the largest percentage of drug-related admissions (20.0 percent).
Halfway House - San Antonio, New MexicoA halfway house is a good option for a recovering drug addict that is searching for additional support once they have completed a drug treatment program. It is a setting where they can be surrounded by like-minded persons who are in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. When you choose to stay at a halfway house (also known as recovery house or sober living) you will be required to maintain your sobriety. usually there will be additional rules that you will need to adhere to in order to maintain your residence at the halfway house. You may be expected to attend recovery meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your continued abstinence.